From root: sayaw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsayaw
nag-sa-YAW
danced
Present (Incomplete)
nagsasayaw
nag-sa-sa-YAW
dancing
Future (Contemplated)
magsasayaw
mag-sa-sa-YAW
will dance
Usage Note
Magsayaw is used when focusing on the person performing the action of dancing, often in social gatherings or performances. It emphasizes the activity itself and is frequently used in imperatives or when inviting others to join in a dance.
Examples
" Gusto kong magsayaw ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I want to dance now.
Literal Translation
Want I to-dance now.
" Marunong ka bang magsayaw ng tinikling? "
Natural Translation
Do you know how to dance the tinikling?
Literal Translation
Know you question to dance of tinikling?
" Tuwing may handaan sa amin, hindi mapigilan ng aking lola na magsayaw kasabay ng lumang musika. "
Natural Translation
Whenever there's a party at our place, my grandmother can't help dancing along to the old music.
Literal Translation
Every-time has party at our, not can-stop of my grandmother to-dance along of old music.
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